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Deluxe Cozy Cup Warmer

List Price: $25.99 By: The Baker's Hearth - Model: 257CZY Amazon Marketplace: 2 new & used starting at $13.99

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Features:

• Morning coffee, a cup of cocoa, or soup for lunch? Keep it hot with this Cozy Cup Warmer.
• Long 5ft cord.

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 30 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Came as ordered, but....... 3 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Came as pictured, but doesn't keep drinks that hot and the "on" indicator light is almost impossible to see if it is on or off, unless the room is completely dark. This item needs to be re-designed to allow more heated plate and a much better indicator light.

Finally! One that works 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

This little burner has the wattage to keep beverages hot! It took alot of searching to find this one and it's worth every penny.

Editorial Review:

Take your time and enjoy that cup. With this Cozy Cup Warmer, it won't get cold. Whether you're a coffee drinker or not, you'll fall in love with this little warmer. Plug it in at your desk or at home and keep that beverage or soup hot. Now you can heat up a spot of soup anytime. And no more lukewarm, bitter coffee. This cup warmer is UL approved, has an 24 watt heating element to keep your cup nice and hot, and a nonstick heating element so you can easily clean up those spills. At a glance, you can tell whether your drink is heating with the Cozy Cup Warmer's neon indicator and its easy on/off switch. You had better get two—one for work and one at home. Maybe three--the boss will want one too.

KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder, Pearl Metallic

List Price: $299.99 By: KitchenAid - Model: KPCG100PM Amazon Marketplace: 4 new & used starting at $149.99

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Features:

• Coffee grinder with quiet DC motor and durable die-cast metal housing
• Adjustable stainless-steel cutting burrs for 15 different grind sizes; compact design
• 7-ounce glass bean hopper and coffee bin; low RPM operation preserves coffee flavor
• Dishwasher-safe bean hopper, hopper lid, and coffee bin; burr cleaning brush included
• Measures 12 by 13-1/2 by 6 inches; 2-year, hassle-free replacement warranty

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 93 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Quality construction, poor design 3 out of 5 stars.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I paid $150 for this machine because I am tired of buying things that don't last. This machine is built like small appliances built 50 years ago and I'm confident it it will last a long long time.

However, for a product this expensive they really missed on the mark on design. For example, there is just a simple flip switch for on/off. As a result, it requires that you stand there and monitor how much coffee has been ground and turn it off at precisely the right moment. A much better design would be an adjustable timer so you could turn on the grinder and walk away and come back to the amount you wanted.

Also, the coffee receptacle needs a handle so you can get it out and pour the coffee into the coffee maker. As it is, it feels like it is going to fall out of your hand because it is wide and smooth glass.

Finally, we put the glass receptacle away and don't use it any more because we found it is easier to just put the filter basket from the coffee maker under the grinder and let the ground coffee fall directly into the filter basket. Our use of it in this manner made me wonder why it was not designed this way. There could be a track under the grinder that would allow you to insert the coffee maker filter basket right under the grinder and, with the timer I suggested, you could walk away and come back and just pull out the basket and put it into your coffee maker.

I know this might seem like I am dissatisfied, but the quality of the machine itself makes up for a lot. I just wonder if the designers of this machine actually use it at home. We have children and mornings are hectic. It just seems there is a market for a quality high-end grinder like this that combines a few convenience features.

So for quality I would give it 5 stars, but for features I would give it 1, so on balance I gave it 3 stars.

Editorial Review:

KitchenAid Pro Line Series, Burr Coffee Mill features Precision Commercial Stainless Steel Cutting Purrs, Low RPM operation, Simple Burr Access and more Low RPM Operation Simple Burr Access Easy to Clean KitchenAid 2 Year Hassle Free Replacement Warranty Unit Dimensions - Height 13.5 x Width 10.25 x Depth 6 inches Weight - 10.44 pounds

Chef's Choice 678 Cordless Electric Kettle

Amazon Price: $57.94 List Price: $59.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Chef's Choice - Model: 678 Amazon Marketplace: 7 new & used starting at $57.94

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Features:

• Large capacity 2 quart kettle has a concealed heating element so there's no water build up of mineral deposits.
• Cordless kettle has 1500 watts of power which boils water faster than a stove or microwave.
• Automatic shut off; boil dry safe shut-off protection.
• Convenient water level gauge, push button lid opening and illuminated on/ off switch.
• High quality brushed stainless steel and cool touch bottom.

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 32 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Great So Far 5 out of 5 stars.
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If you have not tried an electric kettle, then I'd urge you to get one. They are a great addition to the kitchen.

This is the second electric kettle that we have owned. The first one was a Cuisinart, which died early. It had a more stylish design, but did not last. We loved having an electric kettle, but we were looking for a more reliable product. We purchased the Chef's Choice based on the Amazon reviews. It has been seven months so far, and we are very happy with this product.

First, it looks great, which is somewhat important as it sits out on your kitchen counter all of the time. It is on the large size, but if you have the counter space then that is an advantage because you can quickly boil a lot of water, if needed. We keep our unit plugged in and ready to go. We use it several times each day. We have not had a problem.

Second, we have not had any of the issues that others complain about (at least not yet). We do not think the unit is unusually loud. In fact, it would be nice to have an option to turn on an alarm so that you know when the water has reached a boil. You can tell if you are in the same room with the kettle, but often I am running around the house trying to do 10 things at once and I forget that I turned the kettle on. It turns off automatically and the water stays good and hot for awhile so this isn't a huge problem. We have not had trouble seeing the water monitor. I glance at the water monitor and when the water appears on the lower side I usually I pick the kettle up to see whether I need or want to add water to it based on whether I am making a cup of tea, a pot of tea, or boiling a bunch of water to add to a pot on the stove. I decide just based on the weight. It holds a lot of water so we are not constantly refilling. We have not had trouble with leaking or pouring. The unit appears to be well made. I did not get the impression that the on/off button was flimsy. Like I said, we use the kettle all of the time and everything works as it should. The unit still looks and performs as it did when it was new.

Bottom line: the unit does what it should do and is reliable and convenient to use.

Editorial Review:

Advanced design: concealed heating element I never in contact with the water, so there's no build - up of objectionable mineral deposits on it. Handsomely crafted: kettle body all brushed stainless steel construction. Cordless kettle lifts from corded base for easy filling, pouring and serving. 1500 watts of power: boils water faster than stove or microwave oven. Large capacity: over 2 quarts (1.9 liters) capacity. Automatically shuts off when water boils. Boil-dry shutoff protection. Convenient push button lid opening. Illuminated on-off switch. Cord stores neatly in base: adjusts to desired length. Cool touch bottom.

Hamilton Beach 47686H Brewstation Plus Coffeemaker

Amazon Price: $63.03 List Price: $69.99 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Hamilton Beach - Model: 47686H Amazon Marketplace: 11 new & used starting at $45.58

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Features:

• 12-cup capacity
• No carafe to break or clean
• One hand dispensing
• Large programmable clock
• Fits all travel mugs

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 29 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Great Coffee 4 out of 5 stars.
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This machine is great! The coffee is terrific and it's easy to use. I just wish I drank more coffee! It can make from 1-12 cups, but I just heat water in the micro when I'm the only one having coffee.

Brewstation 4 out of 5 stars.
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Excellent. We've used the carafe-less coffee makers for years. Two HB brewmasters and last year the Cuisinart 2000. I never could fill the Cusinart without spilling water. This one works far better and is half the price. This is the 5 button model with a strong coffee setting. Seems to work.

Love this product 5 out of 5 stars.
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This coffee maker is attractive, efficient and makes great coffee.
This is our third Brewstation and the best one yet.

Great Coffeemaker 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Makes great coffee fast and keeps it hot. Only problem is filling a carafe for serving guests. Not impossible but not recommended.

Editorial Review:

Hamilton Beach, 12 Cup, Dispensing Brew Station Plus Coffeemaker, Fits Travel Mugs, Oversize Back Lit Blue Clock Display, Real Stainless Steel Tank & Lid Accents, Flavor Plus Brew Mode, Small Batch 1-4 Cup Mode, Programmable, Water Filter, 2 Hour Auto Shut Off, MAP Price $59.00.

Thermos Nissan 16-Ounce Stainless-Steel Backpack Bottle, Espresso

List Price: $30.00 By: Thermos - Model: JMW500PBR6 Amazon Marketplace: 13 new & used starting at $17.87

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Features:

• TherMax¿ double wall vacuum insulation locks in temperature to preserve flavor and freshness
• Unbreakable 18/8 stainless steel interior and exterior
• Drink lid opens with push button
• Lock for leak-proof travel
• Bottle stays cool to touch with hot liquids and is condensation free with cold

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 69 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Am I really this excited about a thermos? 5 out of 5 stars.
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This thermos was given as a gift, and I had no idea of the goodness in store for me. I've had it over two years, and I have some exceptional things to say about it:

1. This is the most insulated thing - I didn't know that coffee could be kept hot for eight hours!

2. It's tough - like I said, using over two years, and it still keeps going. have dropped it on the pavement several times, and no major damage.

3. As long as the cap is applied properly, it is remarkably spillproof. Who cares if it doesn't fit in your cupholder when you can toss it around your car with no spills? I personally keep mine in my purse with no worries. Very convenient.

The only drawbacks are the narrow construction (hard to wash by hand), and it leaks if you screw it too tight.

However, I was blown away by this. Yes, a thermos.

Editorial Review:

Stainless Steel Backpack Bottle, TherMax® Double Wall Vacuum Insulation, Unbreakable 18/8 Stainless Steel Interior / Exterior, Drink Lid Opens With Push Button, Fits Most Automobile Drink Holders

Gloria Jean's Coffees, K-Cup, Irish Cream for Keurig Brewers, 24-Count Boxes (Pack of 2)

Amazon Price: $23.00 List Price: $28.98 Usually ships in 24 hours By: Gloria Jean's

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Coffee, Tea & Espresso -> Coffee & Tea Pods -> Coffee Pods

Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

General review of k-cup brands and varieties 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Bought a Keurig brewer about 8 months ago and have been sampling the offerings. There are enough differences across brands and varieties to explore until you find what best suits your own tastes. So far, I've found all of the brands (all varieties) to be slightly weak for my taste. You can get a better, stronger cup of coffee by packing the refillable plastic cup with your own favorite ground coffee. But that defeats the convenience factor of using the K-cups. Cleaning the plastic cup all the time is a little bit of a hassle. Convenience is the main reason I bought the Keurig. I drink one cup at a time scattered throughout the day and really like having every cup freshly brewed. For Keurig owners, Gloria Jean seems to be the best value for the money. Coffee People brand has a nice, relatively strong flavor but it leaves an unpleasant bitter aftertaste. May indicate that the beans were slightly burnt. Timothy's varieties were a bit bland for my taste. I like fairly strong, full-bodied coffee. Green Mountain is as good as GJ and offers some varieties that GJ doesn't have. But GM is 15% more expensive than GJ ($.46 per cup versus GJ at .40 per cup). Also, with the "subscribe and save" feature offered by Amazon, GJ can be had for $.34 per cup. This option doesn't seem to be available for GM. When you drink 3-4 cups a day, that $.12 per cup price difference adds up. Otherwise, I would add GM to my regular buy list. It would be nice if GJ offered a Kona blend. GM's Kona is very nice. I've read about others having problems with GJ cups - the grinds getting underneath the filter and into your cup, but I've never had that problem in the first dozen boxes.

I'm not a big fan of flavored coffees in general - I want to drink coffee, not candy. However, the GJ Irish Cream is very nice at afternoon break time. Very smooth, with just enough Irish Cream flavor to make you want to reach for the bottle of Bailey's ;-) Haven't tried any of the other flavored coffees.

Hope all this is helpful to others who are exploring.

Frieling 0103 5-6 Cup French Press

Amazon Price: $67.00 List Price: $75.00 By: Frieling - Model: 103 Amazon Marketplace: 3 new & used starting at $59.95

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Features:

• 18/10 stainless-steel, double-wall construction keeps coffee or tea warm after brewing
• Full-length handle is comfortable in the hand
• All-steel mesh plunger easily pushes down coarse coffee grounds or loose tea leaves
• Also works as a pitcher for hot or cold beverages
• Measures 8-5/8 inches tall; disassembles for dishwasher or hand washing

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 40 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Best French Press Ever! 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

My husband loves this French press because it is nearly indestructible. He loves the design and the fact that it is super easy to clean. The capacity of the cups is an exaggeration; 5-6 cups is really more like 3 cups, so buy one size larger than you think you need. We originally purchased the 5-6 cup press but it was too small so we returned it for the Frieling 35 oz press which is PERFECT; we can even use the old wire mesh and rod assembly from our three broken Bodum presses. We are extremely happy with this press and will NEVER go back to the glass version.

Fabulous, well-constructed press 5 out of 5 stars.
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Like many others here, I broke one too many glass carafes and decided to try a stainless French press instead. I looked at the Bodum stainless press, which I thought was quite cute, but it had a little plastic gasket around edge of the plunger. Probably this helps to make the plunger fit better, but I don't like the idea of putting plastic in my coffee everyday. So I bought the Frieling because it didn't have any plastic parts. This coffee press is rock solid. It's made entirely of stainless steel, inside and out. It seems very sturdy and is dishwasher safe. It makes great coffee and does keep the coffee hotter than the glass press (no, you couldn't leave it in there for hours and expect it to stay hot, but that isn't the point of a French press anyway). I think it's going to be worth the investment. I hope not to have to buy a new French press for a very long time.

Editorial Review:

This is a multi-purpose serving piece. Not only can it brew you a pot of coffee, and keep it hot, it can also serve as a stylish pitcher for water, juice, milk and so on.

Coffeeduck Permanent Refillable Filter for the ORIGINAL Senseo (does not work with the Senseo Supreme or Senseo Deluxe)

List Price: $19.99 By: Coffeeduck - Model: COFFEEDUCK Amazon Marketplace: 2 new & used starting at $15.15

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Features:

• No prefilling bunches of Ecopads or pod paper filters
• The COFFEEDUCK is dish washer safe
• Suitable for all kinds of ground coffee
• Very economical
• Environmentally friendly

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 39 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great aftermarket filter 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love my Senseo coffee maker, It's fast and easy. The CoffeeDuck makes it more versital now. I like to roast my own beans. The coffeeduck does a great job of extracting a smooth strong cup if you grind the beans fine and fill it up full. It cleans up easy. It is a great addition to the Senseo.

Editorial Review:

ONLY WORKS WITH THE ORIGINAL SENSEO! CHECK BOTTOM OF YOUR SENSEO FOR MODEL #. ORIGINAL MODEL NUMBER STARTS WITH 781! (7810, 7811, etc). NOT RETURNABLE SO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ONE OF THE ORIGINAL SENSEO MODELS! Introducing the COFFEEDUCK, a new innovation for Senseo owners (does not work with the Senseo Supreme or Senseo Deluxe). The COFFEEDUCK works with your favorite coffee. From now on YOU control the flavour, strength and amount of coffee from your Senseo. The COFFEEDUCK can also be used with one or two regular paper pods, so if you ever lose your Senseo pod holders, you can still make pod coffee! You will be amazed at the possibilities that the COFFEEDUCK has to offer. A regular cup of coffee no problem, an espresso no problem, 2 cups of coffee, you name it! Want a cup of your favorite Starbuck's coffee? Your favorite flavored coffee? With the COFFEEDUCK you are no longer stuck paying the high price for Senseo coffee pods! (for best results use a fine grind)

Hamilton Beach 80365 Custom Grind Hands-Free Coffee Grinder, Platinum

Amazon Price: $25.12 List Price: $19.69 By: Hamilton Beach - Model: 80365 Amazon Marketplace: 3 new & used starting at $18.99

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Features:

• Removable grinding chamber for easy filling and dishwasher cleanup
• Great for coffee and spices
• Hands-free grinding
• Precise cup & fineness settings for perfect results
• Hidden cord storage

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 31 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Ultimately disappointed 1 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Let me start off by saying that I worked for very large coffee retailer (you can probably guess whom)for MANY years, and have had extensive training in the coffee making process -- from growing, harvesting, drying and roasting to grinding and brewing, so maybe my review is a bit harsh.

Anyway, I purchased this product in a moment of desperation because I wanted an inexpensive grinder to make my coffee in the morning while I save enough money to buy a nicer espresso machine. I have a French press and use (well, USED) the grinder on a daily basis. I didn't spend much on it, so I didn't expect peak performance; and at first, it got the job done. My major complaint was, as other reviewers said, it doesn't grind evenly. Even on the most coarse setting, you will wind up with some large chunks, some the appropriate size, and some fine dust. It doesn't matter if you fill it and grind 12 cups at a time, or grind it little by little, or what setting it's on.

Now, I haven't had the blasted thing but four months, and it's already out of commission. The blades are have dulled considerable and yesterday it died completely -- won't even turn on. My recommendation? Don't waste your money on this plastic piece of junk, no matter how dire your need for a grinder. I wouldn't buy this again. In fact, based on this experience, I'm not sure I would buy ANY other Hamilton Beach product. If you love coffee enough to take the time to grind and brew your own, you obviously prefer a superior coffee experience, and to brew the best cup, you need grounds of a consistent size. You also need a grinder that works. Which isn't this one. Spend a little extra and get a burr grinder.

Bialetti Cappuccino and Latte Set

Amazon Price: $46.43 List Price: $49.99 Usually ships in 3 to 5 weeks By: Bialetti - Model: 06856 Amazon Marketplace: 1 new & used starting at $42.99

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Features:

• 6-cup stovetop espresso maker made of polished aluminum
• Dual-chamber design and pressurizing process for fast brewing
• 32-ounce milk frother with non-stick interior and manual pump for easy frothing
• Washing by hand recommended; made in Italy
• Pot measures 4-3/4 by 9-3/4 inches; frother measures 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 40 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great! I am Now Better than Starbucks 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love this little pot. For those of us who wake up earlier than Starbucks opens...this is wonderful! I have learned to make lattes, mochas you name it. Now friends stop by just for MY coffee!

Worth the money....don't forget to get the Italian Espresso! So yummy!

Editorial Review:

Cup-a-Cappuccino? One of the most popular espresso drinks just got easier. Paired with the 6-cup Moka Express, Bialetti brings everything you need to make a great cappuccino. Straight from Italy, where the octagon shape was first designed in 1933, the Moka Express 9-cup Non-Electric coffee maker adds eclectic character to your stovetop. Make delicious Moka coffee by putting fresh coffee beans in the bottom of the pot and heating it. The polished aluminum coffee pot has a flip-up top and side-pour spout. The Tuttocrema Milk Frother features a manual pump on top that froths milk easily. Holds 24.4-oz. of milk. The plastic red top caffeinates the look. Aluminum exterior with Teflon interior. Handwash both. Imported. Moka Express: 9-3/4H”x4-3/4W”. Milk Frother: 5-1/2Hx3-1/2W”.